Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- warm
- sentimental
- family movie night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics found the sequel an unremarkable live-action cartoon but generally acknowledged the dogs' appeal and some enjoyable performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Beethoven and four puppies disrupt the Newton household through their size, mess, and mischievous behavior.
The Newton children bring Missy's puppies home and work to free Missy from Regina's control.
The St. Bernards, their puppies, and the prospect of their reunion drive nearly every major plot beat.
George must be persuaded to adopt the four large, messy puppies into the Newton family.
Films like Beethoven's 2nd, and why
Beethoven
shared family comedy, mischievous pets, and warm domestic chaos
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
shared live-action family comedy, children-led rescue adventure, and lovable animal antics
The Shaggy Dog
shared family-friendly comedy, mischievous dogs, and suburban household disruption
Movie Details
- Director
- Rod Daniel
- Release Date
- 1993-12-14
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (1085)
Cast
- Charles Grodin
- Bonnie Hunt
- Nicholle Tom
- Christopher Castile
- Sarah Rose Karr
- Debi Mazar
- Chris Penn
- Chris the Dog
- Ashley Hamilton
- Danny Masterson
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Beethoven's 2nd about?
- A lovable St. Bernard, his mate, and four puppies turn a California family’s home into a comic rescue mission.
- What is Beethoven's 2nd like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Beethoven's 2nd as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Beethoven's 2nd violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Beethoven's 2nd.
- What did critics think of Beethoven's 2nd?
- Critics found the sequel an unremarkable live-action cartoon but generally acknowledged the dogs' appeal and some enjoyable performances.
- Which films are like Beethoven's 2nd?
- Films with a similar feel include Beethoven, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, and The Shaggy Dog.
- How long is Beethoven's 2nd?
- Beethoven's 2nd runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Beethoven's 2nd?
- In United States, Beethoven's 2nd is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
